STI

Circumcision has a big impact on men’s sexual health and wellness. While some research suggests that the practice of surgically removing the foreskin reduces your risk of STDs, HIV and other infections, circumcision has been suggested to…

Are you worried that you have put your sexual health at risk and may have contracted an STI? If you have had unprotected sex with someone who’s medical history you do now know, you have certainly put your wellness and wellbeing at risk.…

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are a big problem in the UK. In particular it is a problem for Sheffield, which has recently been given the worrying title of ‘sex infection capital’ of Yorkshire. An online study carried out by…

Syphilis was thought to be near elimination in 1997, yet the rate of incidences have seemingly doubled since then, causing concerns over general sexual health. This sexually transmitted infection, or STI, can be spread through vaginal, oral…

The world of dating is difficult enough as it is, let alone when you have a sexual health problem. People who have incurable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can find dating, particularly online dating, a really daunting process.…

According to a new report, STIs are on the rise in under-age teenagers - 15,000 cases were diagnosed in the past three years alone, which shows a doubled figure in the last 10 years. It's thought that the rise is attributed to the fact that…

There are some methods of birth control that are understood by almost everyone. Condoms and the birth control pill are two of the most popular birth control methods and they are widely known to be effective in stopping unwanted outcomes…

You may not have heard of Trichomonas vaginalis (also known as trichomoniasis), but if you have had unprotected sex, the chances are you may have come into contact with it. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and…

With the help of the Lord Fairfax Health District, a US university is leading the way in taking care of student sexual health, supporting April as Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month. Based in Virginia, Shenandoah University’s…

There are certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that get a lot of publicity. We’ve all heard stories about syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia but there are a number of sexual health problems that don’t get talked about in the same…

NSU stands for non-specific urethritis and is a sexual health problem caused by having unprotected sex with someone who has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This can be vaginal, oral or anal sex, and it is usually caused by a…

Sexual wellness experts estimate that, worldwide, an STI newly infects 450 million people every year. However, researchers at the Monash Institute of Medical Research have found that a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as Chlamydia…

It’s important not to ignore any symptoms you might have of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI). Testing is fast and effective, allowing you to get the treatment you need as quickly as possible. Safe sex through using a condom is the…

Having unprotected sex puts you at risk of contracting a sexually-transmitted infection (STI). The most common STIs are Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, syphilis, gonorrhoea and HIV. Using a condom can protect you from contracting…

The risk of contracting a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) is growing as cases in the UK continue to rise. Common STIs include Chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, syphilis and gonorrhoea and the 16-24 age group currently accounts for more…

Steadily declining rates of U.S. infant male circumcision could add more than $4.4 billion in avoidable health care costs, if rates over the next decade drop to levels now seen in Europe. The expense stems from new cases and higher…